119 W. Washington Street
     Post Office Box 133

     Monticello, Georgia 31064

    
     Phone: 706-468-8994

   Email:  [email protected]

           Website: www.jaspercountycoc.com 

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SEPTEMBER 2018 NEWS

First Friday Breakfast...


Monticello Market On The Square...

Featured Business of the Month. . . 
Jasper County Library
319 Greene Street - Monticello, GA  31064
706-468-6292
Monday, Tuesday,  Wednesday, and Friday 9-6
Thursday 9-8, Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 2-6

Our featured business of the month is the Jasper County Library.  The library hosts a variety of activities for all ages throughout the year including the Summer reading program, story time, art programs, and others.  Stop by and check out their display in the Visitors' Center window during the month of September.

Camera Ready. . . 
Did you know Pam and Katie serve as the Camera Ready liaison's for Jasper County?

Each production company has to get a permit to film in the county and it is processed in the Chamber office and then submitted to the Planning and Zoning Office.

LIGHTS.....CAMERA.....ACTION...!   
Topanga Productions filmed this week in Jasper County on Highway 11 North in the Seven Islands Road area and on Seven Islands Road.   Jasper County High School served as their base camp during their two days of filming.   This is a Showtime Drama (comedy) production.

Jasper County Joint Comprehensive Plan. . .
The second public meeting was held Monday, August 20, 2018 for the Jasper County Joint Comprehensive plan.... Eva Kennedy with the Planning & Government Services of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission facilitated the meeting.
To review the plan - please click here

Square Beautification. . .
The Downtown Development Authority and Chamber of Commerce hope you enjoy the ongoing beautification project of OUR Downtown Square!

We would like to THANK Lynnia Maletz and Wildfire Industries for their special touches in making the Square pristine.

As the Monticello Garden Club retires from their many years of upkeep to the Square, we would like to THANK them for a job well done...



Chamber of Commerce and Development Authority of Jasper County Sponsor Job Fair...
The tornado warnings - including CodeRed alerts and sirens didn't stop the JOB FAIR held Thursday, August 2,1018. Thank you everyone who braved the weather conditions.  

 If you were unable to attend because of the weather, please know our businesses in Jasper County are HIRING.

A special thank you to  Southern Crescent Technical College for hosting the event.  We appreciate all of the businesses for participating!  

Community Events . . . .
Dexabody Screenings Fall 2018
Saturday, September 5, 2018 ...    8 AM - 6 PM

On Saturday September 8th, Bulldog Gym will have DexaBody at the gym with their mobile Dexascan unit doing 3 very useful health/fitness tests including a Dexascan, RMR (resting metabolic rate) and V02 Max testing. The price is $47 for the Dexa Scan, $37 for the RMR and $57 for V02 Max. You can see a sample Dexascan report here

 20 participants are needed - please schedule your appointment here.   Please schedule a 15 minute time slot for each test that you are getting. Payment for the tests are due directly to Dexabody on the day of the screening.     For more information click here .  
 


Thomas Person Hall
Fall Historical Program
Thursday, September 20, 2018
7:00 PM
Join us for the Fall Historical Program featuring surveyor, Robert Jordan and photographer, Benny Hawthorne as they describe the past and present Seven Islands Road. The program will also tell the future plans for the Welcome Center at Thomas Persons Hall that bears the famous trail's name as well. This program is free and open to the public.

Thomas Persons Hall
Fall Bridge & Game Luncheon
Wednesday,  September 5, 2018
10 AM - 4 PM
Join the bridge players for a fun time of games, friends and food as the quarterly Bridge Luncheon convenes on Wednesday, September 5 at 10:00 am. Bring your own table of friends to play any card or board game that you desire! Cost is $20 per person which includes a Wonderful meal of southern cookin' delight!   


Now accepting exhibitor applications for the Deer Festival and registration for the Deer Dash...
 

Chamber Executive Director Position...
The Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce in Monticello, Georgia is conducting a search for a professional to serve as Executive Director. Job announcement and description is available on our website:  

Submit a cover letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce, Post Office Box 133, Monticello, Georgia. 
Office:  119 West Washington Street
  Email:   [email protected] .  Position is open until filled.

The Primary School Needs You...
"I can read" are the words that need to be said by the first grade students at Jasper County Primary School. Many of these students are so close to reading on their own, but need to practice reading aloud and gain confidence in reading. This is something you can help them learn to do by just volunteering 40 to 45 minutes a week. 
Help is needed from September 10 to November 16 . This is 10 weeks. JCPS Principal Pam Edge, Instructional Coach Jessica Ravenel, and clas sroom teachers need help to move these students forward. You will be listening to students read books provided by their teachers. 
They are trying to make this possible for as many students as they can. 
They will be working on the schedule so please let them know what times you can tutor. 
Please email by September 7.

Contact: Jessica Ravenel
Email: [email protected]


CO-OP Connections Card...
Business Owners:   As a business owner, would you like to reach the more than 54,000 Central Georgia EMC customer-owners with FREE ADVERTISING?  You can offer a deal to Co-op Connections card holders. 
If you would like more information and to sign up please visit:  Central GA EMC Co-Op Connection

 

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Meeting Dates...
Monticello City Council Meeting
Monticello Government Complex - Council Room (Visitors' Center)
2nd Tuesday of each month  - 6  o'clock p.m.

Jasper County Commission Meeting
Jasper County Courthouse - Ground Floor/Basement Floor
1st Monday of each month -  6 o'clock p.m.

Development Authority of Jasper County
www,jaspercountydevelopmentauthority.com
149 Maple Street 
1st Tuesday of each month -  12:30 p.m.

Monticello Downtown Development Authority
Monticello Government Complex
2nd Monday of each month - 6:00 p.m. 

Monticello Jasper County Chamber of Commerce
Monticello Government Complex - Council Room
2nd Thursday of each month -
12:30 p.m.


Membership matters!   It is important to be a part of the team that markets and promotes the businesses, industry, and entire community.


Haven't joined yet?   Contact us today!

COMMUNITY CALENDAR and EVENT NEWSLETTER...
There are so many activities and events in our community - we are trying to keep our community calendar up to date AND send out a monthly newsletter with these updates.  If you have an event or item of interest that you would like promoted, please email your flyer or information to [email protected].